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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
6 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
474 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf without transferring at least once.
IC 60403 · ICE 698 · ICE 604 · ICE 155312:04 AM9h43Cologne Hbf9:47 AMDresden Hbf$491One-way3 transfers- IC 60403 · ICE 2536 · IC 244712:04 AM10h46Cologne Hbf10:50 AMDresden Hbf$611One-way2 transfers
- IC 60403 · ICE 698 · ICE 604 · ICE 155311:53 PM9h54Cologne Hbf9:47 AMDresden Hbf$611One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1541 · RJX 25111:27 PM8h40Cologne Hbf8:07 AMDresden Hbf$1001One-way1 transfer
- ICE 911 · ICE 921 · ICE 2594 · IC 24455:25 AM7h26Cologne Hbf12:51 PMDresden Hbf$1091One-way3 transfers
- ICE 545 · RJ 3838:25 AM6h42Cologne Hbf3:07 PMDresden Hbf$1601One-way1 transfer
- ICE 541 · RJ 1734:25 AM6h42Cologne Hbf11:07 AMDresden Hbf$1601One-way1 transfer
- 17416 · ICE 549 · RJ 38512:21 PM6h46Cologne Hbf7:07 PMDresden Hbf$1761One-way2 transfers
- ICE 109 · ICE 229 · ICE 16552:54 PM6h52Cologne Hbf9:46 PMDresden Hbf$1631One-way2 transfers
- ICE 105 · ICE 27 · ICE 165110:54 AM6h52Cologne Hbf5:46 PMDresden Hbf$1631One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $372.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $534 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf costing on average $74 (€61).
A bus is $494 (€406) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf costing on average $534 (€440).
Other travel options to Dresden Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with FlixTrain.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 847 · RJ 177 | On time 9:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h42 | 5:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 11 · ICE 5324 · IC 2441 | Delayed 7:37 AM 9:32 AMCologne Hbf | 7h18 | 4:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 27 · ICE 1651 | On time 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h53 | 5:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 28512 · ICE 145 · 21905 · IC 2271 | On time 10:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h59 | 6:30 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 27 · ICE 1651 | Delayed 8:57 AM 10:54 AMCologne Hbf | 6h52 | 5:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1747 · ICE 1653 | On time 12:01 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h45 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17416 · ICE 549 · RJ 385 | On time 12:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h46 | 7:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1032 · ICE 147 · 21921 · IC 2273 | On time 12:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h42 | 8:27 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 29 · ICE 1653 | Delayed 10:57 AM 12:54 PMCologne Hbf | 6h52 | 7:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 123 · ICE 370 · IC 2047 | Delayed 11:20 AM 1:18 PMCologne Hbf | 7h33 | 8:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 17338 · ICE 651 · RJ 179 | 1:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h42 | 9:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 15 · ICE 629 · ICE 370 · IC 2047 | On time 1:36 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h15 | 8:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 229 · ICE 1655 | On time 1:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h53 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 229 · ICE 1655 | On time 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h52 | 9:46 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 17346 · ICE 653 · IC 2435 · ICE 2506 | On time 3:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h17 | 12:42 AM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 315 · ICE 2558 · IC 2045 | On time 3:36 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h14 | 10:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
 FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 9h21 | 1:35 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| 28524 · ICE 725 · ICE 2506 | On time 4:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h11 | 12:42 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 17430 · ICE 947 · RJ 479 | On time 7:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h46 | 3:07 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 617 · IC 60409 · 16503 | 10:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h29 | 6:34 AM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1541 · RJX 251 | On time 11:27 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h40 | 8:07 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
| ICE 541 · RJ 173 | 4:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h42 | 11:07 AM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 911 · ICE 921 · ICE 2594 · IC 2445 | On time 5:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h26 | 12:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 911 · ICE 523 · ICE 2594 · IC 2445 | On time 5:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h26 | 12:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 511 · 4504 · ICE 2594 · IC 2445 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h03 | 12:51 PM Dresden Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 553 · RJ 175 | On time 6:00 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h07 | 1:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 543 · IC 2443 | On time 6:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h25 | 2:50 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 28504 · ICE 141 · 18512 · IC 2177 | 6:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h57 | 2:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 101 · ICE 23 · ICE 1557 | 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h53 | 1:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 545 · RJ 383 | On time 8:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h42 | 3:07 PM Dresden Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1036 · ICE 143 · 18516 · IC 2179 | 8:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h43 | 4:28 PM Dresden Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 25 · ICE 759 | On time 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h53 | 3:47 PM Dresden Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 294 miles (474 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 294 miles (474 km) |
Average train duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 1:49 AM |
Last train 9:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Dresden Hbf from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dresden Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Dresden Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Dresden Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Dresden Hauptbahnhof from Dresden city centre
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
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